luapnodyl Posted October 22 Posted October 22 Has anyone got any recommendations for replacement pads for Focal Clears? My pads and headband are now pretty grotty. It looks as if the to best choices are either one of the several different sets made by Dakoni or the ZMF pads. I'm trying to stay as close as possible to the original sound
Raffie Posted October 29 Posted October 29 Unfortunately, I couldn’t find any replacement pads for the Clears from Focal in Australia, so I ended up getting the Utopia pads from A2A. I wanted something as close as possible to the original sound as well. I know, they're quite pricey, but I’m hoping the leather and black finish will last much longer. It seems like most alternatives tend to boost the bass, which I think the Clears already have plenty of. Sound-wise, the Utopia pads feel almost identical to the Clear pads. Maybe there’s just a slight reduction in bass emphasis and a touch more integration in the upper mids… but that could just be my imagination!
luapnodyl Posted October 30 Author Posted October 30 57 minutes ago, Raffie said: Unfortunately, I couldn’t find any replacement pads for the Clears from Focal in Australia, so I ended up getting the Utopia pads from A2A. I wanted something as close as possible to the original sound as well. I know, they're quite pricey, but I’m hoping the leather and black finish will last much longer. It seems like most alternatives tend to boost the bass, which I think the Clears already have plenty of. Sound-wise, the Utopia pads feel almost identical to the Clear pads. Maybe there’s just a slight reduction in bass emphasis and a touch more integration in the upper mids… but that could just be my imagination! Unfortunately A2A are sold out and, as you say, they were expensive. Damned shame the Clears came with such light coloured grime magnet pads
Honey Badger Posted November 28 Posted November 28 Jumping in on this thread. Did you find a suitable replacement?
luapnodyl Posted Thursday at 08:36 PM Author Posted Thursday at 08:36 PM 8 hours ago, Honey Badger said: Jumping in on this thread. Did you find a suitable replacement? Hi - yes I did I got a pair of ZMF Focal + in perforated lambskin https://www.minidisc.com.au/zmf-focal-earpads To my ears a bit warmer than the original pads but still really good
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